Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
Traditional open spine surgery involves long incisions and significant muscle stripping. Minimally invasive spine surgery achieves the same surgical goals through incisions often under 2 cm, using tubular retractors, microscopes and endoscopes — which means less blood loss, less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays (often 1–2 days) and a much faster return to work.
Procedures offered
- Microdiscectomy and endoscopic discectomy for slipped disc / sciatica
- Minimally invasive decompression for lumbar canal stenosis
- MIS-TLIF — keyhole spinal fusion
- Percutaneous screw fixation for fractures
- Kyphoplasty / vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fractures
- Cervical disc replacement and ACDF for neck disc problems
Do I need spine surgery at all?
Most back and neck pain does not need surgery. Dr. Shyam’s first recommendation is usually structured conservative care; surgery is advised only for persistent nerve compression, progressive weakness, instability or failed conservative treatment — and you will always be told honestly which category you fall into.